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Head of Pictures [C5170]

This is a unique opportunity to lead a thriving feature film division of a successful media company. 


You will shape a strong slate of highly creative and commercially viable projects taking them from early development, through financing, to greenlight.

THE COMPANY

Our client is an award-winning entertainment company which crafts globally successful stories across film & television.

 

THE ROLE

As the Head of Pictures, you will lead the film department partnering with top creatives and financiers to develop, fund and produce a standout collection of films.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a strategic vision for the division, ensuring a strong pipeline of commercially and creatively viable projects
  • Build key relationships with financiers, sales agents, distributors, and studios to whilst collaborating with top talent to deliver high-quality films
  • Foster cross-department collaboration with post-production and video game teams
  • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performance team, while staying ahead of industry trends including emerging technologies such as generative AI
  • Oversee financial management, structuring deals, managing budgets, and maximising revenue potential.

 

The position will require weekly visits to Scotland (or relocation).

 

THE PERSON

With extensive experience as an independent film producer, you will exceptionally strong at balancing creative vision with commercial success, ensuring projects are both artistically engaging and financially viable.

 

A proven track record in film finance is essential, as is extensive experience structuring and securing funding for film projects, including through international, UK, and US financing models, sales, and distribution.

 

You should have exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills and a strong network of key industry contacts.

 

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  •  Searchlight only advertises active roles
  • Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
  • We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

 

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.


Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.


To learn more about Searchlight, see:  www.searchlight.global.